Name: Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup of dried Lentils; 4 cups of water or vegetable broth; 1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. of fresh-squeezed lemon juice; 6 Mini Sweet Peppers- 2 yellow, 2 red, and 2 orange- finely chopped; 1/4 cup red onion- finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley- finely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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Our Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers is tossed in a bright, zesty lemon vinaigrette for a fresh burst of flavor. Tender lentils are combined with colorful sweet peppers and crisp red onion to create a vibrant, satisfying side dish. Naturally rich in plant-based protein, this vegan and gluten-free salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, meal prep, or enjoying any time of year.

A white plate filled with a lentil salad mixed with chopped colorful peppers and fresh basil leaves on top..

This Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers…

Many years ago, our mom made this lentil salad with sweet peppers and decided to serve it as part of a light meal for lunch, along with some hard boiled eggs, and sliced prosciutto on a plate. It was so delicious and fresh tasting, we all enjoyed her lentil salad so much, we asked for her recipe.

Lentils, as you may already know, have a wonderful earthy flavor to them and can be added to soups and salads all year long.

And, we always love lentils in soups, like our favorite Lentil Spinach Soup, and Low-Fat Lentil Soup with Veggies, but never imagined having them in a salad, like our mom’s.

This lentil salad is ideal for lunch. Plus, you can easily meal prep and take it with you to work. It stays fresh for hours. A very different kind of salad that’s flavorful, light, and healthy.

Reasons We Love Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers…

Loaded with vitamins, folate, and iron.
They’re high in protein and fiber, too.
The best part, this lentil salad is very versatile and very easy to make.
They’re cooked in a short amount of time, and you can toss them with just about anything your heart desires.
The sweet colorful peppers are easily chopped into tiny pieces along with red onion to give this salad some texture, color, and flavor.
This lentil salad can be served alone or served as a side to compliment an entrée like chicken or fish and you’ll have a terrific meal.

Ingredients Needed for our Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers:

For our mom’s lentil salad with sweet peppers recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

1 cup of dried Lentils
4 cups of water or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
6 Mini Sweet Peppers- 2 yellow, 2 red, and 2 orange- finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion- finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley- finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers?

Ok, let’s go through our easy-to-follow steps on how to make our mom’s recipe for her lentil salad with sweet peppers. Plus, our full recipe card is located at the bottom for your convenience.

In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
Slowly add 1 cup of lentils. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the lentils are tender to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook them.
Pour them into a colander and drain all the liquid.
Transfer to a salad bowl. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, add the chopped colorful peppers, and red onion. Then add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and fresh parsley. Toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for one to two hours to marinate before serving. Serve chilled, or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serves 4 to 6

Variations to Make it Your Own…

This salad is versatile and you can add other ingredients and veggies to make it your own. Try any of these additional ingredients for our Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers:

Toss in Chopped Olives
Sliced Celery
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Diced Cucumbers
Crunchy Nuts
Chopped Cherry Tomatoes

A white large plate filled with a lentil and sweet peppers salad.

Storing

Transfer any leftover lentil salad to a sealed container and keep it chilled in your refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

More Recipes for Lentils, try these:

Mushroom and Rice Stew
Lentil Black Bean Chili (Meatless)
Creamy Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Soup
Low-fat Lentil Soup with Veggies
Lentil Spinach Soup
Hearty Lentil Soup

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Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers is easily made with cooked lentils tossed with finely chopped sweet peppers and red onion and dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This lentil salad is very light and healthy, and makes a colorful and flavorful side to serve anytime!

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Ingredients

1 cup of dried Lentils
4 cups of water or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
6 Mini Sweet Peppers- 2 yellow, 2 red, and 2 orange- finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion- finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley- finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
Slowly add 1 cup of lentils. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the lentils are tender to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Do not overcook them. Pour them into a colander and drain all the liquid. Transfer to a salad bowl. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, add the chopped colorful peppers, and red onion. Then add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and fresh parsley. Toss to combine and taste. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for one to two hours to marinate before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serves 4 to 6

Notes

Storing:

Transfer any leftover lentil salad to a sealed container and keep it chilled in your refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 servngs Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 4.3gCarbohydrates: 30.5gFiber: 13.1gSugar: 5.2gProtein: 15.1g

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